Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 17 hours ahead of Honolulu.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HNL to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The address for HNL is 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HNL reach their destination without delay.
To get to Honolulu International Airport from central Honolulu, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to HNL:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Honolulu International Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Phuket Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phuket in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Honolulu International Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HNL to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other exciting cities that will add to your adventure, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by popular attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another destination worth seeing during your travels through Thailand. Head to this destination, which is about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to discover highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
